BUCKS COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

EIN: 231365195 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

NEWTOWN, PA

Total Revenue
$1,134,279
Total Expenses
$1,112,847
Total Assets
$9,045,135
Net Assets
$8,988,347
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1945
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
ANNE MARIE HYER MPA MS
Phone
2159689400
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

BUCKS COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, founded in 1945, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $9.0M represent 95 months of operating reserves.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, ANSWERS AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS OR OTHER VISUAL IMPAIRMENT WHICH WILL MAXIMIZE THEIR ABILITY TO MEET LIFE'S DAILY CHALLENGES AND REALIZE THEIR CONTINUED SELF-WORTH AND VALUE TO OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $460,282 Revenue: $188,037

CLIENT SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ASSIST PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS TO LIVE RICH, VIBRANT AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. LOW VISION CLINICS, LOW VISION...

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CLIENT SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ASSIST PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS TO LIVE RICH, VIBRANT AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. LOW VISION CLINICS, LOW VISION DEVICES, CHILDREN'S SERVICES,FREE PRESCHOOL VISION SCREENINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS,IN-HOME SUPPORTS,TECHNOLOGY CLUBS,SKILLS TRAININGS, AND SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO BUCKS COUNTY, PA RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES EXPERIENCING VISION LOSS. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL IN-SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $232,524

SECOND LOOK NEWTOWN THRIFT SHOP - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A THRIFT STORE THAT SUPPORTS CLIENT SERVICES WITH FUNDS GENERATED THROUGH SALES OF DONATED ITEMS. FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, DONATIONS YIELDED...

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SECOND LOOK NEWTOWN THRIFT SHOP - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A THRIFT STORE THAT SUPPORTS CLIENT SERVICES WITH FUNDS GENERATED THROUGH SALES OF DONATED ITEMS. FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, DONATIONS YIELDED 437,585 IN GROSS SALES. THE IN-STORE CLIENT TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE WORK OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $168,591 Revenue: $7,221

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS ACCESSING FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS, LOW VISION CLINICS, COMMUNITY BASED MEDICAL...

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS ACCESSING FACILITY BASED PROGRAMS, LOW VISION CLINICS, COMMUNITY BASED MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING THAT ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENT LIVING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $560,684
Program Service Revenue $197,058
Investment Income $375,065
Other Revenue $1,472
TOTAL REVENUE $1,134,279

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $781,355
Fundraising Expenses $36,857
Program Expenses $861,397
Other Expenses $331,492
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,112,847

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,134,279 $1,156,208 0.0%
Expenses $1,112,847 $1,038,681 +0.1%
Net Income $21,432 $117,527 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
31
Volunteers
36

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$128,818
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURIE WAJDA PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERYL FITZGERALD VICE PRESIDE 1.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED SHERWOOD TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA KATSIFF SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN BEASLEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE BERESFORD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUANE BUCK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANNE LANG DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MCCOWAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN MOORE PDG DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES QUATTRONE JR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY VANDENBURGH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA WALKER MD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDE WHITHAM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE MARIE HYER MPA MS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$110,110 $18,708 $128,818
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,134,279 $1,112,847 $9,045,135 $21,432
2023 $1,156,208 $1,038,681 $8,565,689 $117,527
2022 $1,122,062 $907,392 $8,083,363 $214,670
2021 $1,078,960 $908,171 $9,055,355 $170,789
2020 $1,290,386 $908,649 $7,714,772 $381,737
2019 $1,175,194 $955,289 $7,204,458 $219,905
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